Terminals
Montego Bay Airport Terminal
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) has a single terminal building divided into three connected sections: the Western Concourse, the Central Concourse, and the Eastern Concourse. Because it is one compact building, travelers never need to move between separate structures. All gates, shops, restaurants, and services are under one roof, connected by short, easy walks.
- Information and Customer Service counters
- Flight Information Displays (FIDS), located throughout the airport
- ATMs
- Global Exchange currency exchange counters
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge (7 departure lounges and 2 arrival lounges)
- Free baggage carts (Baggage Claim Hall)
- Luggage wrapping service (Secure Wrap, pre-security/check-in area)
- Central food court rotunda and additional dining across all three concourses
- Accessible washrooms and wheelchair assistance.
- Duty-free and specialty retail stores
- Car rental agencies
- Parking (short-term and long-term)
- Ground transportation (taxis, hotel shuttles, tour operators)
- Hotel hospitality desks (Ground Transportation Hall)
General
General Information, Gates, and Access at Montego Bay Airport
Sangster International Airport's single terminal building sits on Jamaica's north coast, a few miles east of downtown Montego Bay. The building is organized around a Ticketing Concourse and Ground Transportation Hall on arrival, and three post-security concourses: Western, Central, and Eastern, that together hold 18 gates.
Western Concourse
Located on one side of the terminal, the Western Concourse holds a mix of lower-numbered gates (including Gates 1-3), along with dining, retail, and a bar (The Bar).
Central Concourse
The Central Concourse sits at the heart of the terminal and is the airport's main hub for shopping and dining, including the food court rotunda, the Guitar Bar, and several specialty retail and duty-free stores.
Eastern Concourse
The Eastern Concourse houses most gates (including Gates 8 through 17) and features additional dining, cafés, and specialty shops along the concourse.
Note: Gate assignments at MBJ are subject to change based on flight schedules. Always confirm your gate at the departure information screens or with your airline.
Pre-Security Area (Ticketing Concourse & Ground Transportation Hall)
- Customer Service Information Counters: located in the Ticketing Concourse, Departure Lounge, Ground Transportation Hall, and Arrivals Public Area (phone: 876-952-3124 / 2712).
- Global Exchange currency exchange: located in the Immigration Hall, Ground Transportation Hall, Ticketing Hall, and Departures area; accepts 11 currencies including USD, CAD, GBP, and EUR.
- Meteorological Office & Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority: Mezzanine Floor, Ticketing Concourse.
- Secure Wrap luggage wrapping service.
- Baggage carts, free of charge, in the Baggage Claim Hall.
Post-Security Area (Western, Central & Eastern Concourses)
- Duty-free shopping: Dufry (Departures and Arrivals), Bijoux, House of Diamonds, Luxe Lens, and The Xtra-Ordinary Store.
- Jamaican specialty retail: Tuff Gong Traders, Reggae Mart, Heritage, Island Chic, Spirit of Jamaica, and The Artisan District.
- A central food court rotunda (Central Concourse) with Domino's Pizza, Island Deli, Quiznos, and Wendy's.
- Guitar Bar (Central Concourse) and The Bar (Western Concourse) for drinks.
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge: 7 uniquely themed departure lounges and 2 arrival lounges, each showcasing a different aspect of Jamaican culture and history, with personalized meet & greet, fast-track privileges, and inclusive amenities (book via clubmobay.com).
Immigration & Customs
Jamaica is an independent country, not a U.S. territory, so immigration and customs rules apply to every arriving passenger, regardless of nationality or origin:
- All passengers must complete the Immigration/Customs form before arrival, available at gov.jm, and present a valid passport; non-residents must also show a return ticket.
- Customer Service Agents are available in the Immigration Hall to assist travelers on arrival.
- Customs lines are separated into: Nothing to Declare, Passengers with Items to Declare, and Special Passengers (wheelchair passengers and unaccompanied minors).
- Items for declaration must be accompanied by an invoice and listed on the Customs Declaration Form; one form may cover a family with children under 18, but passengers 18 and older must complete their own form.
- Duties may be paid with cash, Visa or Mastercard credit cards, certified cheques, or Multi-Link debit/credit cards.
- The Ministry of Agriculture desk is located in the Customs Hall.
Access & Connectivity
- The Western, Central, and Eastern Concourses are all within the same single-story terminal building; no shuttle is required to move between them.
- Health Office: located in the Immigration Hall (876-952-2013).
- Police Station: located in the Arrivals Public Area (876-952-2241).
- Lost & Found: located at the Security Centre in the Arrivals Public Area (876-684-1739).
- Accessible washrooms are available throughout, and wheelchair assistance can be requested at the airline counters.
- Parking: J$250 per hour (or part thereof); J$1,000 for up to 24 hours; an additional J$1,000 per extra 24-hour period. Short-term Arrivals parking is limited to 3 hours with no overnight parking; long-term and overnight parking is available in the Departures Car Park.
Ground Transportation from Montego Bay Airport
- Car rentals, hotel shuttles, JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travellers Association) taxis, and intra-island airlines are all located in the Ground Transportation Arrivals Hall, outside the Customs area.
- Private transfers and pre-booked Montego Bay Airport Transportation.
- Note: Uber and other ride-hailing apps do not currently operate in Jamaica; JUTA taxis and pre-booked private transfers are the recommended alternatives.
- Car rental agencies: see Montego Bay Airport Car Rental for options and rates.
- Hotel hospitality desks in the Ground Transportation Hall assist guests of select resorts (including Couples, Half Moon, Sandals, and Hyatt properties) with transfers and check-in.
Map of Montego Bay Airport Terminal
Airlines
Montego Bay Airport Airlines
Sangster International Airport is served by more than 20 international airlines, plus domestic aerodrome carriers:
| Airline | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1-800-433-7300 | aa.com |
| Delta Air Lines | 1-800-221-1212 | delta.com |
| United Airlines | 1-800-231-0856 | united.com |
| Southwest Airlines | 1-800-435-9792 | southwest.com |
| JetBlue Airways | 1-800-963-3014 | jetblue.com |
| Air Canada / Air Canada Rouge | 1-800-204-0342 | aircanada.com |
| WestJet | 1-800-101-2488 | westjet.com |
| Air Transat | 1-514-636-3630 | airtransat.com |
| Sunwing | 1-877-877-1755 | flysunwing.com |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1-800-744-7477 | virgin-atlantic.com |
| TUI Airways / TUI Fly NL | +44 20 3830 3111 | tui.co.uk |
| Condor | 1-866-960-7915 | condor.com |
| Edelweiss Air | +41 848 333 593 | flyedelweiss.com |
| Eurowings Discover | +49 221 599 88222 | eurowings.com |
| Caribbean Airlines | 1-800-920-4225 | caribbean-airlines.com |
| Copa Airlines | 1-800-234-2672 | copaair.com |
| Cayman Airways | 1-345-949-8200 | caymanairways.com |
| Bahamas Air | 1-242-702-4140 | bahamasair.com |
| Frontier Airlines | 1-801-401-9000 | flyfrontier.com |
| Timair / International Airlink (domestic) | — | — |
Dining Options at Montego Bay Airport
Despite its compact size, Sangster International Airport offers a wide variety of dining spread across all three concourses:
- Full-service: Air Margaritaville (Western Concourse by Gate 1, and Eastern Concourse by Gate 13), Bob Marley One Love Restaurant (Eastern Concourse), Jamaica Bobsled Cafe (Eastern Concourse, opposite Gate 8).
- Quick-service: Auntie Anne's, Dairy Queen (Eastern and Western locations), and Domino's Pizza, Island Deli, Quiznos, and Wendy's in the central food court rotunda.
- Cafés: Starbucks (three locations across the Eastern and Western Concourse) and Viva Gourmet Market (four locations).
- Bars: Guitar Bar (Central Concourse), The Bar (Western Concourse), and Connections Bar.
Shopping in Montego Bay Airport
- Duty-Free: Dufry (Departures and Arrivals), Bijoux, House of Diamonds (Central Concourse), Luxe Lens, and The Xtra-Ordinary Store (Eastern Concourse).
- Jamaican specialty retail: Tuff Gong Traders, Reggae Mart (Central, East, and West locations), Heritage, Island Chic, Spirit of Jamaica, Jamaica Aromatics, and The Artisan District.
- Travel essentials: Hudson News (Central and Western locations), Castaway News, Cool Gear, and Coffee & Spice.
- Kids and family: Cool Kidz Stuff (Central and Eastern locations), Kidding Around.
Montego Bay Airport Lounge Access
Club Mobay VIP Lounge
Club Mobay is the Caribbean's leading airport lounge experience and the only passenger VIP lounge at Sangster International Airport. It features 7 departure lounges and 2 arrival lounges, each uniquely themed around an aspect of Jamaican culture and history, from national leaders and sports icons to local food, plants, and artefacts.
- Location: throughout the departures and arrivals areas of the terminal.
- Amenities: personalized meet & greet services, fast-track privileges through customs and security, and inclusive food, drinks, and Wi-Fi.
- Bookings: via clubmobay.com.
Hotel Hospitality Desks
Located in the Ground Transportation Hall, these desks assist arriving guests of select resorts, including Couples, Half Moon, Sandals, and Hyatt properties. With transfers and check-in but are not general-access passenger lounges.